25 Things Men Should Know How To Do: Part IV

6- Train your dog Getting a dog is one thing, but you need to train it if you want to get the most out of the experience. Training your dog is easy and should begin right away with housebreaking — when the animal's between eight and 12 weeks old. Whether you want to make your dog stop barking and jumping, close the door, or fetch items, the trick is to practice often and always offer rewards. Each training shouldn't take more than a week.

7- Pick up barmaids The trendier the club, the hotter the barmaids tend to be. Obviously, you want a piece of that action. To pick up a barmaid, don't ask for her number. Instead, build up a casual relationship by making small talk and being funny. Then, be subtle and turn the conversations into personal and romantic ones. Make her understand that you're not like the other guys who hit on her, and she might want to date one of her customers, namely you.

8- Say no to friends It can be disheartening to say no to friends. The way to do it is to let them know that you don't have the time or money, or that it would be a conflict of interest, depending on the request. Be straightforward about not being able to do the favor but make it clear that you want to continue the friendship.

9- Look at other women discreetly After beer, sex and football, looking at women is one of life's greatest pleasures. But when you're already involved with someone, it must be done inconspicuously. You can safely do it when hugging your woman or distracting her by having her look at something. You can also comment on something negative about your target so that your gazing won't bother your girl.

10- Dress for the occasion The mark of a worldly gentleman is his ability to dress appropriately for any occasion. If you're not the main attraction at a wedding, go with a classic suit and tie. The same applies for a funeral, although you must choose a dark color like charcoal, navy blue or black. For a first date, you'll do great with cotton pants and an open-collared shirt under a jacket. And vintage clothes are perfect for nightclubs.

11- Survive shopping with your girl Between being beaten with a baseball bat and shopping with the girlfriend, we all know what we prefer. Still, the shopping option isn't all bad once you figure out how to make it painless. Make sure she has a list and that no other woman is coming along. Never let her shop for shoes with you — instead, pick out outfits for her, schedule a break and keep busy by scoping out the babes at the mall.

12- Be more social with your boss In order to climb the corporate ladder, it always helps to be social with your boss. It's easier than you think. All you need to do is ask about his family, find out if you share any hobbies, inquire about his weekend plans, encourage invitations, and have a great sense of humor. The key in all facets of communicating with your boss is to always be subtle.

13- Train efficiently, build more muscle We all want to look more buffed and this can be easily achieved by training efficiently. The theory is that you should lift more weight each time you exercise. Start by picking the exercise you can do the most repetitions for in each specific muscle group. Then, reduce the range of motion by using a power rack. Each muscle group should be exercised on specific days and you should write down your progress so you can continually increase it each time.

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